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Stage 1: Info and Ordering

Thanks to George (Detailed Image) and after many back and forth conversations for a while, I just placed an order for these:

-ClearKote 200g Clay Bar & Quick Shine 16oz
-Menzerna Intensive Polish 16oz
-Menzerna Final Polish II
-Menzerna Finishing Touch Glaze aka FTG 16oz
-Menzerna Full Molecular Jacket aka FMJ 32oz
1 x Lake Country 6.5" Orange Cutting Pad
2 x Lake Country 6.5" White Polishing Pad
2 x Lake Country 6.5" Black Finishing Pad
1 x Lake Country 6" Backing Plate
-P21S Finish Restorer Polish 75ml Tube
-Poorboy's Wheel Sealant 8oz

http://www.detailedimage.com/

Vehicle 1:

Year: 2003
Make: Infiniti
Model: G35 Coupe
Color: Laser Red
Milage: 50K
Condition: Good and some scratches and swirlmarks
Wheels: Maya STM 19x9F 19x10.5R stagered setup


Vehicle 2:

Year: 1994
Make: Honda
Model: Accord LX (H22 Swap)
Color: White
Milage: 130K on the Chassis
Condition: Rough, non garaged over a year in the rain. May need a new paint. We'll have to see.
Wheels: 18" Racing Hart M6 - 1 piece powder coated Gunmetal. 17" Konig GTR with machined lips.


This package is intended for the G35C. However, I'll see if I can revive the paint on the Accord as well. I'll keep you guys posted. Package is to be shipped today.

To be used with the above products:

1. Orbital Machine Polisher
2. 1500g and 2000g 3M sandpapers
3. S100 Wax

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Stage 2: Items Descriptions

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Items received in great condition. Thanks George.

Here are the pics.

5 Pads:


Full Detailing kit.


Left Shots:


Right Shots:

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Stage 3a: Preparation: Wash - Clay - Wetsanding. (2003 G35C Laser Red)

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1. I washed the car with Regular Carwash soap.
2. Dry it with Sheep Skin Charmois
3. Clay it with the claybar kit bought from DI
4. Wash it again
5. Check for roughness and clay out parts that still have rough
6. Wetsand it with 2000grit
7. Was and Rinse the car
8. Wetsand it with 3000grit

Here are couple pics

http://rides.webshots.com/album/553808024fVQlXq

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Stage 4a: Intensive Polish. (2003 G35C Laser Red)

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I used Orange County "orange" pad and went 2 passes with Menzerna IP.

Came out pretty close to OEM's shine already. Took out a lot of scratches and contaminants. Still have some swirl marks in there.

Here are the pics.

http://rides.webshots.com/album/553809262SlotKq

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Stage 5a: Final Polish. (2003 G35C Laser Red)

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After IP, I applied the FP using the OC's White Pad. This is 2 passes.

http://rides.webshots.com/album/553808600MXecGP

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Stage 6a: Fininishing Touch Glaze. (2003 G35C Laser Red)

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Stage 7a: Sealant. (2003 G35C Laser Red)

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Stage 8a: Wax. (2003 G35C Laser Red)

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Stage 9a: Wheels Cleaning - Polishing. (Maya STM)

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Stage 10a: Wheels Sealant. (Maya STM)

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